FastBridge earlyReading

FastBridge earlyReading measures early reading skills.

Overview

FastBridge earlyReading measures essential early reading skills. These include:

• Concepts of print
• Phonemic awareness
• Phonics
• Fluency

The purpose of the test is to:

• Screen students for literacy support needs and identify student with characteristics of Dyslexia.
• Measure student reading development across time.
• Meet the screening requirements in the Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act. 

How it works

• The test is given to all students in grades K and 1, three times a year - fall, winter and spring.
• Students test one-to-one with a staff person.
• The test is timed and usually takes 6-10 minutes.

Test results

Scores are shared in the assessments section of Skyward Family Access. 

Find test results in Skyward Family Access